UK economy shrinks for second month, contracting 0.1% in October
London: Britain’s economy contracted unexpectedly in October, according to data from the U.K.’s Office for National Statistics. GDP fell by...
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Malaysian workers’ lawsuit against Dyson revived by UK court
London: Two dozen migrant workers who allege they were subjected to forced labour at a Malaysian factory while making parts...
‘Chinese spy’ linked to Prince Andrew banned from the UK
London: A Chinese businessman described as a “close confidant” of Prince Andrew has been kicked out of the U.K. on...
Italy’s F2i ready to raise funds to buy into state railway’s high-speed company
Rome: Italy's F2i is ready to raise funds to invest in the high-speed network company the state-controlled railway group Ferrovie...
China holds Central Economic Work Conference to make plans for 2025
Beijing: The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities...
Senate unanimously passes resolution moved by Senator Sherry Rehman condemning Israeli war crimes
Liaquat Ali Islamabad: The Senate of Pakistan Thursday unanimously passed a resolution condemning Israel’s repeated violations of sovereignty and its...
Right of Syrian people to decide their destiny, free from foreign interference: FO
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday said that it was the right of the Syrian people to determine their own...
Kashmir conflict at crossroads: 2025 set to be game-changer; say experts
Celina Ali Islamabad: The coming year holds critical significance for the Kashmir conflict, declared Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed during a...
Addl Foreign Secretary, MD EEAS to discuss bilateral, regional cooperation
Brussels: Additional Foreign Secretary (Europe) Shafqat Ali Khan on Thursday met Managing Director, European External Action Service (EEAS) to discuss...
China’s largest diameter SPB TBM for South Korean project rolls off production line in Zhengzhou
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: The "CREC 1448" SPB TBM, developed by China Railway Engineering Equipment Group Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to...
Elon Musk’s Tesla lobbied UK to charge petrol drivers more
London: Elon Musk's electric car firm Tesla pushed the government to make petrol car drivers "pay more" in the days...
UK officials travel to Sudan
London: The UK Special Representative to Sudan, Richard Crowder, led a UK delegation to Port Sudan this week - the...
UK food inflation could hit nearly 5% in 2025, says industry researcher
London: British shoppers face renewed pressure next year with food prices set to rise by up to 4.9%, mainly driven...
Romania seeks to further strengthen its ties with Pakistan: Envoy
Celina Ali Islamabad: Romania’s Ambassador-designate to Pakistan Dr. Dan Stoenescu said Romania values Pakistan as a key partner in South...
Is France being chased out of Africa for good or could it launch a comeback?
Paris: Landlocked Chad, a West African country, announced that it is breaking off its military and security ties with its...
Italy focuses internet tax on major digital companies
Rome: Italy is revamping its web tax to target large tech companies while sparing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and...
China’s first largest-diameter overflow ball mill shines in Ghana
Henan Daily Zhengzhou: Developed by CITIC Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., China's first domestically produced overflow ball mill with the largest...
Celebrating culture and modernity: “Dancing for a Thousand Years” mesmerizes audiences at EICC anniversary
Zhengzhou: The dazzling performance of “Dancing for a Thousand Years” captivated audiences during the 1st-anniversary celebrations of the Elephant International...
Ishaq Dar condoles Afgahn minister’s death
Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday expressed condolences on death of Acting Afghan Minister...
British High Commissioner Jane Marriott meets DPM Dar, cooperation discussed
Celina Ali Islamabad: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott on Wednesday called on Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign...
Pakistan eyes UK flight resumption by early 2025 after British inspection
Celina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan is expected to secure approval from British aviation authorities to resume direct flight operations by the...
Sara Sharif case: Father, stepmother convicted of brutal murder after UK trial
London: The father and stepmother of Sara Sharif, a 10-year-old girl who was found dead in her home in Britain,...
Italy to apply new visa rules on international students from January 2025
Rome: The Italian government has announced changes to visa regulations for international students and others applying for long-term visas (D...
Italy: Police dismantle a network accused of exploiting migrants
Rome: Carabinieri police have dismantled an alleged criminal network accused of exploiting migrants in the central Italian seaside resort of...
Italy balances opportunity and caution on EU-Mercosur deal
Rome: Italy’s pragmatic approach. Italy has adopted an open yet measured stance on the newly finalised EU-Mercosur trade agreement. While...
Italy scraps fines for COVID-19 vaccine opponents
Rome: The Italian government has scrapped fines on people who refused to get mandatory COVID-19 jabs, it said in a...
Pakistan beats Italy 3-0 in World Squash Championship
Rome: Pakistan squash stars Noor Zaman, Nasir Iqbal, and Asim Khan delivered stellar performances, securing a commanding 3-0 victory against...
Portugal calls for joint EU funding for defence spending
Lisbon: The European Union needs common instruments to fund defence spending amid a protracted war in Ukraine and calls from...
Germany to tighten people-smuggling law in UK deal
London: Germany will tighten its law to make it easier to prosecute those helping to smuggle migrants to the UK,...
Chagossians want a say as UK-Mauritius deal faces fresh scrutiny
Crawley: Chagossians living in Britain said fresh doubts over a deal to hand sovereignty of their islands to Mauritius had...
